Crime Rates for Warrnambool, VIC
⇌ Compare Warrnambool with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Warrnambool (3280) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 7089 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 22,643 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Warrnambool, VIC in 2021 was 31,308. In the last 10 years, Warrnambool, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 44.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 125.2 people. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.
Most Common Crimes in Warrnambool for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2816), E Justice procedures offences (2148), A Crimes against the person (1419).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1946 | 6188 | 6761 | 7396 | 6879 | 6352 | 6116 | 5534 | 6238 | 6797 | 7089 |
| A Crimes against the person | 446 | 1141 | 1269 | 1388 | 1324 | 1166 | 1298 | 1108 | 1233 | 1258 | 1419 |
| B Property and deception offences | 627 | 2715 | 3016 | 3204 | 3097 | 2571 | 2311 | 1935 | 2229 | 3000 | 2816 |
| C Drug offences | 7 | 647 | 639 | 656 | 565 | 608 | 374 | 398 | 470 | 428 | 347 |
| D Public order and security offences | 229 | 578 | 635 | 633 | 609 | 462 | 454 | 402 | 541 | 414 | 342 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 632 | 1093 | 1185 | 1495 | 1274 | 1260 | 1466 | 1672 | 1757 | 1692 | 2148 |
| F Other offences | 5 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 10 | 285 | 213 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 17 |
In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 7089 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 27521 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 685 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 685 | 671 | 2.09% |
| Robbery In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Robbery. | 12 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 250 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 250 | 245 | 2.04% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 68 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 68 | 106 | -35.85% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 404 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 404 | 230 | 75.65% |
| Arson In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Arson. | 45 | 32 | 40.63% |
| Property damage In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 569 reported cases of Property damage. | 569 | 564 | 0.89% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 314 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 314 | 304 | 3.29% |
| Theft In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 1595 reported cases of Theft. | 1595 | 1835 | -13.08% |
| Deception In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 293 reported cases of Deception. | 293 | 265 | 10.57% |
| Bribery In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 34 | 27 | 25.93% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 12 | 18 | -33.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 301 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 301 | 383 | -21.41% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 165 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 165 | 180 | -8.33% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 109 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 109 | 116 | -6.03% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 67 | 118 | -43.22% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 265 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 265 | 274 | -3.28% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 1883 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1883 | 1418 | 32.79% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 10 | 4 | 150.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Warrnambool, VIC?
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FAQ About Crime in Warrnambool, VIC
How common is car theft in the Warrnambool, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 36 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Warrnambool, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Warrnambool, VIC are Cash/Document (2572), Personal Property (2379), Electrical Appliances (1495), Power Tools (1215) and Tools (1155).
What is the crime rate in Warrnambool, VIC?
Warrnambool, VIC has a crime rate of 7089 reported criminal offences.
Is Warrnambool, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Warrnambool, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 22,643 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Warrnambool, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Warrnambool, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2816 reported offences.
Has crime in the Warrnambool, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Warrnambool, VIC have increased by 12% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Warrnambool, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1419 offenses against persons in Warrnambool, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Warrnambool, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2523 property crime offenses in Warrnambool, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Warrnambool, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Warrnambool, VIC recorded 347 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Warrnambool (2021)
Warrnambool is a vibrant suburb with 31308 people. While families are part of the community, only about 37.8% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1385, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.2%. A majority of people (84.2%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Warrnambool, VIC
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AI Analysis
- From 2015 to 2025, total crime shows fluctuations with some categories spiking sharply, but no consistent long-term increase or decrease overall.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 2018-2024 with numbers mostly between 900 and 1800 annually, then dropping in 2023-2025.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime, ranging roughly from 600 to 750 cases per year, with a notable jump from 299 in 2015 to over 650 in recent years.
- A major spike is observed in breaches of orders, rising steadily from 534 in 2015 to nearly 1900 in 2025, indicating increased enforcement or reporting.
- The data suggests evolving crime dynamics with high volume property crimes and persistent violent offences, highlighting ongoing community safety challenges.
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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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